# MyPatterns vs Android Switch

MyPatterns and Android Switch both sit at 3.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 23% of Android Switch's written reviews are positive against 0% of MyPatterns's. Android Switch also leads on ratings volume (100 vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). MyPatterns's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.3 for MyPatterns against 3.5 for Android Switch. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Android Switch has 100 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of MyPatterns's written reviews are positive against 23% of Android Switch's.

MyPatterns ships an update every 4 months, Android Switch every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyPatterns | Android Switch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mypatterns/id1437959711/reviews) | **[3.5 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/android-switch/id6449987166/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **100** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **22.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 128 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zeng Hsing Industrial Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1325458851) | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) |

## What reviewers say

### MyPatterns

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mypatterns/id1437959711)

Access a vast library of embroidery patterns across diverse categories. Customize designs with intuitive mobile tools and monitor your machine's progress remotely via Wi-Fi. Import and edit existing files with a range of creative functionalities.

**Highlights:** Extensive pattern library, Mobile pattern customization, Wi-Fi machine monitoring, Import and edit embroidery files, Thread color adjustment, Pattern rotation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Android Switch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/android-switch/id6449987166)

Easily and securely transfer photos, videos, contacts, and calendar events to a new Android device. Get guidance on setting up your new phone, including disabling iMessage to ensure you receive all text messages.

**Highlights:** Transfer photos and videos, Migrate contacts and calendar events, Secure data transfer, Cable-free setup, iMessage deactivation guidance

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy transfer without cable
- 👍 Works flawlessly for some users
- 👍 Fast transfer for some users
- 👍 Good for contacts and photos
- 👍 Simple and easy to use for some

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not work for many users
- 🐛 Fails to transfer apps
- 🐛 Fails to transfer WhatsApp
- 🐛 QR code not visible or scannable
- 🐛 Difficult to find agreement buttons

**Reported bugs**

- QR code not appearing or not scannable
- App does not transfer apps
- App does not transfer WhatsApp chats
- App crashes or closes unexpectedly
- Agreement buttons are hard to find

**Requested features**

- Transfer app data like WhatsApp
- Improve QR code visibility and scanning
- Make agreement buttons more visible
- Transfer passwords
- Better handling of recurring calendar events


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyPatterns free?

MyPatterns is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Android Switch free?

Android Switch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MyPatterns or Android Switch?

Android Switch is rated higher. MyPatterns averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Android Switch averages 3.5 from 100 ratings.

### Do MyPatterns or Android Switch have ads?

Neither MyPatterns nor Android Switch shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyPatterns or Android Switch?

MyPatterns ships an update every 4 months, and Android Switch every 2 months. Most recently, MyPatterns was updated on October 9, 2026 and Android Switch on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*